Quality Inspector

Churchill Living Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to ensure that high quality standards are met across their developments. The successful candidate will inspect apartments before they are handed over to clients, ensuring compliance with standards and protecting the company's reputation. A background in residential construction and strong communication skills are essential due to the travel involved. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a company car or allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Annual holiday entitlement - 24 days + Bank Holidays

Health screening

Private medical

Group personal pension plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Colleague introduction reward scheme

Eye care reimbursement

Additional day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager or Finishing Foreman.
• Understanding of construction processes and standards.
• Diplomatic and thrives in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect apartments before handover to customers.
• Certify quality to maintain company reputation.
• Coordinate inspections with construction teams.
• Provide feedback and solutions to improve standards.
• Manage extensive travel and overnight stays.

Skills

Residential construction experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Education

Background in residential construction

Job description

Job Title

Quality Inspector (Construction)

Location

Nottinghamshire, with travel to our developments throughout the UK. There may be the requirement for overnight stays as part of your working week.

Reward & Benefits

Competitive salary, Company Car or Car Allowance and excellent Colleague benefits.

About us

We are Churchill Retirement Living, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement house building sector and we’re looking for people like you.

We’re a family‑run, privately‑owned business and we’re going places. We’re proud of what we do, and the people we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing 700 people and growing all the time.

We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, purpose‑built one and two bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence.

We’ve won a host of awards; including being recognised by The Sunday Times as the 02nd Best Company to Work For in the UK and we were the first ever retirement living specialist ever to be crowned overall ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and diligent Quality Inspector to ensure our company standards and specifications are met across all new developments.

You’ll be responsible for inspecting apartments before they are handed over to the sales team and ultimately our customers. Your goal is to certify that owners receive the highest quality apartment, whilst protecting company reputation and award‑winning status. You’ll work closely with the regional construction teams to coordinate inspections in a timely manner.

We're always looking for ways to continually improve and you’ll be a key part of this by providing feedback, advice, and solutions to our construction teams and the wider business.

Your role sits within our Customer Service department, reporting to the Head of Customer Services you’ll work with our Quality Supervisor and alongside an additional Quality Inspector.

By its nature this role will involve extensive travel and overnight stays to make the most of your diary and working week.

Responsibilities

• Inspect apartments before they are handed over to the sales team and ultimately our customers.
• Certify that owners receive the highest quality apartment, whilst protecting company reputation and award‑winning status.
• Work closely with regional construction teams to coordinate inspections in a timely manner.
• Provide feedback, advice, and solutions to our construction teams and the wider business.
• Coordinate extensive travel and overnight stays to make the most of your diary and working week.

Qualifications

• Background in residential construction, such as an Assistant Site Manager or Finishing Foreman.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, timelines, and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated, organised, diplomatic, and thrives in a busy role.
• Confidence in computer use, including Microsoft Office, and ability to learn new systems.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Hours

Monday to Thursday 9.00 – 5.30 and Friday 9.00 – 5.00

About you

Our ideal Quality Inspector will have a background in residential construction, such as an Assistant Site Manager or Finishing Foreman. You’ll take immense pride in your work, have an eye for detail and take conscientious approach.

It is important that you understand construction processes, timelines, and standards. If you have any trade experience, previously within your career this will be advantageous.

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is self‑motivated, organised, diplomatic, and thrives in a busy role. You’ll be a confident computer user, including Microsoft Office packages and be comfortable learning new systems.

A full UK driving licence is essential, due to the travel involved in this position.

How you’ll be rewarded

• Competitive salary
• Cash for Car benefit or Company Car
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Annual holiday entitlement - 24 days + Bank Holidays
• Health Screening
• Private Medical
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Colleague Introduction reward scheme
• Eye Care Reimbursement
• £200 John Lewis vouchers for expectant parents
• Land Introduction Bonus
• Thorough induction and ongoing training
• Charity first company with own fund matching programme

Join the Churchill family and be part of an ambitious and successful business who value and appreciate their people. Apply today!